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'''Emuoboh Gbagi''' (born 4 June 1985) is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[businessman]], a [[politician]] from the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP), and community leader.
'''Emuoboh Gbagi,''' born in 4 June 1985, is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[businessman]], [[politician]] from the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP), and community leader.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
He is the son of Olorogun Kenneth O. Gbagi,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Minister Kenneth Gbagi Dies At 62 |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2024/05/05/delta-sdp-gov-candidate-kenneth-gbagi-dies-at-62/ |website=Channels TV}}</ref> a former Minister of State for Education in Nigeria,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oluwafemi |first=Ayodele |date=2024-05-05 |title=Kenneth Gbagi, former minister, dies aged 62 |url=https://www.thecable.ng/kenneth-gbagi-former-minister-dies-aged-62/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref> and Chief Mrs. Evelyn Gbagi. He is from Oginibo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, [[Nigeria]].
He is the son of Olorogun Kenneth O. Gbagi,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Minister Kenneth Gbagi Dies At 62 |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2024/05/05/delta-sdp-gov-candidate-kenneth-gbagi-dies-at-62/ |website=Channels TV|date=5 May 2024 }}</ref> a former Minister of State for the Education in Nigeria,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oluwafemi |first=Ayodele |date=2024-05-05 |title=Kenneth Gbagi, former minister, dies aged 62 |url=https://www.thecable.ng/kenneth-gbagi-former-minister-dies-aged-62/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref> and Chief Mrs. Evelyn Gbagi. He is from [[Oginibo]] in [[Ughelli South]] Local Government Area of [[Delta State]], [[Nigeria]].


He attended Greensprings Primary School and Atlantic Hall Secondary School, both in Lagos.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Telegraph |first=New |date=2024-09-26 |title=Gbagi Recounts Journey Through Academic Excellence, Charges Youth to Value Education |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/gbagi-recounts-journey-through-academic-excellence-charges-youth-to-value-education/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}</ref> He later moved to the United States,<ref name=":0" /> where he completed his secondary education at Munster High School in Indiana.<ref name=":0" /> He began his higher education at Purdue University, USA, before transferring to Novena University, Delta State, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.<ref name=":0" />
He attended Greensprings Primary School and Atlantic Hall Secondary School, both in [[Lagos]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Telegraph |first=New |date=2024-09-26 |title=Gbagi Recounts Journey Through Academic Excellence, Charges Youth to Value Education |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/gbagi-recounts-journey-through-academic-excellence-charges-youth-to-value-education/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}</ref> He later moved to the United States,<ref name=":0" /> where he completed his secondary education at [[Munster High School]] in [[Indiana]].<ref name=":0" /> He began his higher education at [[Purdue University]] before transferring to [[Novena University]] where he earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[Business administration|Business Administration]].<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Business career ===
=== Business career ===
Gbagi worked at a [[car wash]] in 2002 and as a sales clerk at KFC in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2024-09-21 |title=From KFC Clerk to Business Mogul: Chief Emuoboh's inspiring rise |url=https://guardian.ng/features/focus/from-kfc-clerk-to-business-mogul-chief-emuobohs-inspiring-rise/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> While studying at Purdue University,<ref name=":0" /> he worked as a lab attendant.
Gbagi worked at a [[car wash]] in 2002 and as a sales clerk at [[KFC]] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2024-09-21 |title=From KFC Clerk to Business Mogul: Chief Emuoboh's inspiring rise |url=https://guardian.ng/features/focus/from-kfc-clerk-to-business-mogul-chief-emuobohs-inspiring-rise/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> While studying at [[Purdue University]],<ref name=":0" /> he worked as a lab attendant.


After returning to Nigeria in 2009, Gbagi became the managing director of GKO Properties Group,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Chief Emuoboh: A Political Journey Unveiled |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/chief-emuoboh-a-political-journey-unveiled |work=Vanguard}}</ref> overseeing various properties, including Signatious Hotel in Warri, Delta State. He later founded Blue Delta Integrated Services Limited, an advertising company specializing in digital screens and signage.<ref name=":1" /> This grew into a larger group of companies, which includes Exquisite Cuts, a men's grooming chain, and Blue Delta Petroleum Resources Ltd, an oil and gas company. He also serves as the chairman of the GKO Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in hospitality, construction, security, and oil and gas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emuoboh Gbagi continues father's legacy with filling station opening |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/emuoboh-gbagi-continues-fathers-legacy-with-filling-station-opening/}}</ref>
After returning to Nigeria in 2009, Gbagi became the managing director of GKO Properties Group,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Chief Emuoboh: A Political Journey Unveiled |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/chief-emuoboh-a-political-journey-unveiled |work=Vanguard}}</ref> overseeing various properties, including Signatious Hotel in [[Warri|Warri, Delta State]]. He later founded Blue Delta Integrated Services Limited, an advertising company specializing in digital screens and signage.<ref name=":1" /> This grew into a larger group of companies, which includes Exquisite Cuts, a men's grooming chain, and Blue Delta Petroleum Resources Ltd, an oil and gas company. He also serves as the chairman of the GKO Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in hospitality, construction, security, and oil and gas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emuoboh Gbagi continues father's legacy with filling station opening |date=22 September 2024 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/emuoboh-gbagi-continues-fathers-legacy-with-filling-station-opening/}}</ref>


=== Political career ===
=== Political career ===
Gbagi joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after returning to Nigeria.<ref name=":1" /> He served as a delegate for Jeremi Ward 2 in Ughelli South Local Government Area in 2014 and 2018.<ref name=":1" />
Gbagi joined the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP) after returning to Nigeria.<ref name=":1" /> He served as a delegate for Jeremi Ward II in Ughelli South Local Government Area in 2014 and 2018.<ref name=":1" />


Although his attempt to run for a seat in the Delta State House of Assembly in 2018 was unsuccessful, Gbagi held various key positions in the Delta State Government.<ref name=":1" /> From October 2015 to August 2018, he served as the executive assistant to the governor of Delta State on the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=My contribution to Niger Delta transformation with DESOPADEC — Gbagi |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/my-contribution-to-niger-delta-transformation-with-desopadec-gbagi/ |work=The Nation}}</ref> He was later appointed special adviser to the governor on DESOPADEC from October 2018 to May 2019.<ref name=":2" /> He also served two terms as special adviser on Youth Development. In July 2021, he became the secretary of the College of Special Advisers, a role he held until May 2023.<ref name=":1" />
Although his attempt to run for a seat in the [[Delta State House of Assembly]] in 2018 was unsuccessful, Gbagi held various key positions in the Delta State Government.<ref name=":1" /> From October 2015 to August 2018, he served as the executive assistant to the governor of Delta State on the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=My contribution to Niger Delta transformation with DESOPADEC — Gbagi |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/my-contribution-to-niger-delta-transformation-with-desopadec-gbagi/ |work=The Nation}}</ref> He was later appointed special adviser to the governor on DESOPADEC from October 2018 to May 2019.<ref name=":2" /> He also served two terms as special adviser on Youth Development. In July 2021, he became the secretary of the College of Special Advisers, a role he held until May 2023.<ref name=":1" />


== Community leadership ==
== Community leadership ==
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== Awards and recognition ==
== Awards and recognition ==
In 2019 Gbagi received the Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder of the Year by the Udu Icon/Role Model Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agberebi |first=James |date=2019-11-23 |title=Emuoboh Gbagi Bags Prestigious Award as 2019 Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder |url=https://guardian.ng/news/emuoboh-gbagi-bags-prestigious-award-as-2019-most-distinguished-youngest-office-holder/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2019, Gbagi received the Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder of the Year by the Udu Icon/Role Model Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agberebi |first=James |date=2019-11-23 |title=Emuoboh Gbagi Bags Prestigious Award as 2019 Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder |url=https://guardian.ng/news/emuoboh-gbagi-bags-prestigious-award-as-2019-most-distinguished-youngest-office-holder/ |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 10:59, 1 December 2024

Emuoboh Gbagi
Born (1985-06-04) 4 June 1985 (age 39)
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater

Emuoboh Gbagi, born in 4 June 1985, is a Nigerian businessman, politician from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and community leader.

Early life and education

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He is the son of Olorogun Kenneth O. Gbagi,[1] a former Minister of State for the Education in Nigeria,[2] and Chief Mrs. Evelyn Gbagi. He is from Oginibo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

He attended Greensprings Primary School and Atlantic Hall Secondary School, both in Lagos.[3] He later moved to the United States,[3] where he completed his secondary education at Munster High School in Indiana.[3] He began his higher education at Purdue University before transferring to Novena University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.[3]

Career

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Business career

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Gbagi worked at a car wash in 2002 and as a sales clerk at KFC in 2004.[4] While studying at Purdue University,[3] he worked as a lab attendant.

After returning to Nigeria in 2009, Gbagi became the managing director of GKO Properties Group,[5] overseeing various properties, including Signatious Hotel in Warri, Delta State. He later founded Blue Delta Integrated Services Limited, an advertising company specializing in digital screens and signage.[5] This grew into a larger group of companies, which includes Exquisite Cuts, a men's grooming chain, and Blue Delta Petroleum Resources Ltd, an oil and gas company. He also serves as the chairman of the GKO Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in hospitality, construction, security, and oil and gas.[6]

Political career

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Gbagi joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after returning to Nigeria.[5] He served as a delegate for Jeremi Ward II in Ughelli South Local Government Area in 2014 and 2018.[5]

Although his attempt to run for a seat in the Delta State House of Assembly in 2018 was unsuccessful, Gbagi held various key positions in the Delta State Government.[5] From October 2015 to August 2018, he served as the executive assistant to the governor of Delta State on the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC).[7] He was later appointed special adviser to the governor on DESOPADEC from October 2018 to May 2019.[7] He also served two terms as special adviser on Youth Development. In July 2021, he became the secretary of the College of Special Advisers, a role he held until May 2023.[5]

Community leadership

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In January 2015, Gbagi was honored with the traditional title of Ame of Ughelli Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oharisi, the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom,[8] in recognition of his contributions to community development and youth leadership.[9]

Philanthropy

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Gbagi's philanthropic efforts include regular visits to hospitals where he provides financial assistance to patients in need of medical care.[10] He has also shown a strong commitment to education, frequently visiting schools to offer support to teachers and provide learning materials to students.[11]

Awards and recognition

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In 2019, Gbagi received the Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder of the Year by the Udu Icon/Role Model Awards.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Former Minister Kenneth Gbagi Dies At 62". Channels TV. 5 May 2024.
  2. ^ Oluwafemi, Ayodele (2024-05-05). "Kenneth Gbagi, former minister, dies aged 62". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e Telegraph, New (2024-09-26). "Gbagi Recounts Journey Through Academic Excellence, Charges Youth to Value Education". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  4. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-09-21). "From KFC Clerk to Business Mogul: Chief Emuoboh's inspiring rise". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Chief Emuoboh: A Political Journey Unveiled". Vanguard.
  6. ^ "Emuoboh Gbagi continues father's legacy with filling station opening". 22 September 2024.
  7. ^ a b "My contribution to Niger Delta transformation with DESOPADEC — Gbagi". The Nation.
  8. ^ "Chief Emuoboh Gbagi Honoured as Ame of Ughelli Kingdom". Vanguard.
  9. ^ Online, Tribune (2024-09-28). "Gbagi calls for investment in youths to secure Nigeria's future". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  10. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-09-08). "World Charity Day: Delta businessman fetes patients at Otu-Jeremi General Hospital". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  11. ^ "Gbagi fetes teachers at World Teachers Day 2024". The Nation.
  12. ^ Agberebi, James (2019-11-23). "Emuoboh Gbagi Bags Prestigious Award as 2019 Most Distinguished Youngest Office Holder". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
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